Introduction to computers and Information TechnologyChapter 34, Using Computers Responsibly

Lesson 34-1, Computer Ethics

Robert Crawford, MBAWest Middle School

Explain Copyright laws. Give examples of rules in acceptable use

policies (AUPs). Summarize netiquette.

UNIT O BJECTIVES

Essential QuestionHow can we be better people online?

Acceptable use policy Citation Copyright Ethics Fair use Intellectual property Patent Plagiarism Trademark

KEY TERMS

What are ethics?

What do ethical computer users do?

Ethics (464)

What do acceptable use policies do? What are some examples of acceptable use

policies? What are some of the possible penalties for

violation of acceptable use policies?

Acceptable use policies (464)

What are copyright laws? Cite your source Plagiarism Copyright

◦ Fair use doctrine Trademarks Patents

Copyright Laws (465)

What is netiquette? Some of the rules of netiquette:

◦ Send e-mails only to people who need to see the message

◦ Keep e-mail messages short◦ Avoid sending extremely large messages via e-mail◦ Do not use impolite or rude language when

communicating online◦ Do not pretend to be someone else when

communicating online◦ Do not use someone else's work without citing the

source◦ Do not share files illegally

Remember Wheaton's Law

Practicing Netiquette

Explain Copyright laws. Give examples of rules in acceptable use

policies (AUPs). Summarize netiquette.

UNIT O BJECTIVES

• Acceptable use policy• Citation• Copyright• Ethics• Fair use

• Intellectual property• Patent• Plagiarism• Trademark